Erikson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#7,837

among boys · ↑100 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Erikson

How common

1 in 170,808

boys born in 2025

Peak year

2023

19 babies

All-time total

367

#9,511 all-time among boys

First recorded

1981

in Social Security records

Erikson popularity over time

367 babies have been named Erikson since 1981, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
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1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	19	2	–	#4,650
1990s	68	7	+258%	#4,992
2000s	95	10	+40%	#5,330
2010s	127	13	+34%	#5,190
2020s (to 2025)	58	10	-24%	#5,122

The story of Erikson

Erikson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,837 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1981, 367 American babies have been named Erikson. Its peak came in 2023, when 19 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2020s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Erikson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Erikson?

The median living Erikson is about 15 years old; half are between 8 and 24. An estimated 400 people named Erikson are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Erikson year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#7,837
2024	10	#7,937
2023	19	#5,122
2022	12	#6,942
2021	7	#10,044
2020	–	–
2019	12	#6,905
2018	13	#6,455
2017	17	#5,353
2016	18	#5,190
2015	11	#7,215
2014	9	#8,346
2013	16	#5,466
2012	16	#5,556
2011	9	#8,277
2010	6	#11,173
2009	14	#6,197
2008	15	#5,858
2007	7	#10,099
2006	15	#5,604
2005	6	#10,500
2004	15	#5,330
2003	9	#7,433
2002	–	–
2001	8	#7,765
2000	6	#9,469
1995	7	#7,242
1990	7	#6,642
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Famous people named Erikson

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Erikson Noguchipinto Japanese footballer (born 1981) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Erikson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Erikson?

The median living Erikson is about 15 years old. Half of all living Eriksons are between 8 and 24 years old.

How many people named Erikson are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Erikson are alive in the United States, based on 367 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Erikson in 2025?

Erikson ranked #7,837 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Erikson?

367 babies have been named Erikson in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Erikson most popular?

Erikson peaked in 2023, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Erikson a boy or girl name?

Erikson is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Erikson rising or falling?

Erikson is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Erikson?

Well-known people named Erikson include Erikson Noguchipinto (soccer player).

Names like Erikson

Names that sound and feel close to Erikson: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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